16

17

18

Consecutive wins on the road, most of any team, by 49ers (1988-90). Rams enter the season with nine in a row starting with the final road game of 2000.

22

Height, in inches, of the Vince Lombardi Trophy that goes to the Super Bowl champion.

23

Games between the Broncos and Raiders decided by three points or fewer. Runners-up: 20 apiece by Bears-Vikings and Broncos-Chiefs.

30

Previous times since 1920 the NFL has played season openers on other than a Sunday (Thursday, 1; Friday, 14; Saturday, 15).; Also: Years since the Miami Dolphins perfect season (17-0 including the 14-7 Super Bowl victory over the Redskins).

30

Years since the "Immaculate Reception," Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw's pass that bounced off teammate Frenchy Fuqua and/or Jack Tatum of the Raiders and deflected to Franco Harris, who took it 60 yards for the Steelers' 13-7 win in an AFC Division playoff. Referee Fred Swearingen ruled Tatum had touched it. The Raiders said he hadn't, which, under NFL rules, would have nullified Harris' catch.

31

Seasons (out of 43) the Jets have opened on the road. They're at Buffalo this time.

32

Languages in which NFL games are broadcast.

35

Years since the "Ice Bowl," when the Packers beat the Cowboys 21-17 in the coldest-ever NFL game (temperature: minus-13; wind-chill: minus-48).

36

Receptions the Raiders' Jerry Rice needs to become the first player to make 1,400 career catches.

40

Years for the Chiefs in Kansas City. They began as the AFL Dallas Texans in 1960, shared the city with the NFL expansion Cowboys in 1962 and moved to Kansas City in 1963.

386

540

1,965 and 406

Yards passing and rushing Steve McNair of the Titans needs to become the fifth NFL quarterback to pass for 18,000 yards and rush for 3,000, joining Randall Cunningham, John Elway, Fran Tarkenton and Steve Young.

7,004

Preseason and regular-season miles the Bengals will fly, fewest in the league.

31,612

Preseason and regular-season miles the Redskins will fly, most in the league.